Dalry Health Centre

07/08/2026

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07/08/2026

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

New Cardiovascular Disease Courses

As a reminder, MyDiabetes*MyWay have added new modules to the eLearning website, which all cover cardiovascular disease.

This includes one full course on preventing cardiovascular disease, as well as mini-modules on stroke, peripheral arterial disease, heart failure, coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation.

These courses are open and available to everyone, regardless of your status with diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

You can view all of our courses at the link below:
https://elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/

07/08/2026

🌟 Diabetes Information & Awareness Session 🌟
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00 noon
📍 Cumnock Town Hall

Do you have Diabetes, care for someone with Diabetes or simply want to learn more? Join us for an informative and friendly session designed to help you better understand and manage Diabetes.

✅ Speak with healthcare professionals
✅ Learn more about Diabetes and living well with the condition
✅ Find out about local education for people with Diabetes
✅ Meet others living with Diabetes and share experiences
✅ Ask questions and get trusted advice

This is a great opportunity to access information, support and resources available within your local community.

📢 Booking is essential
⏰ Bookings close on Friday 4 September 2026

We look forward to seeing you there

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07/08/2026

Exam Results and Stress

Have you been stressed awaiting your exam results and found that your blood sugar has been difficult to control? This is due to the effects of a stress hormone called cortisol.

High cortisol can raise your blood sugar levels because of how the hormone affects the pancreas. When stress is high, cortisol tells your pancreas to release less insulin. With less insulin available, more glucose stays in your bloodstream.

Cortisol also triggers your pancreas to release more glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar. Glucose is released from your liver as a stress response, too. This gives your body a quick energy boost to help you respond to stress or danger in a fight-or-flight situation.

While this can be useful in the short term, chronic (long-term) stress can make blood sugar much harder to manage in the long term. This is how stress causes blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. So managing your stress is important for good diabetes control.

There is more information here:
https://mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/external/stress-and-diabetes/

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

M is for Meltdowns 💙

Meltdowns are often misunderstood. They are not tantrums, attention-seeking, or "bad behaviour"- they are a sign that someone is overwhelmed and their nervous system is struggling to cope.

In our latest A–Z of Neurodivergence blog, we explore:
✨ What meltdowns really are
✨ Common triggers such as sensory overload, stress, and unexpected changes
✨ How parents, carers, professionals, and neurodivergent individuals can respond with understanding and support
✨ Practical strategies for prevention, recovery, and self-compassion

By understanding meltdowns, we can replace judgment with empathy and create environments where people feel safe, supported, and understood.

👉 Read more: www.nest.scot/blog

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